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This is a guest post. Frank Viola did not write it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pastors are leading fascinating lives. Some of them are even social influencers and make a lot of money. Most pastors have various interests and do not live off just by being members of a particular church. Churches usually hire pastors to become leaders of their congregations. For those that do not know, the word \u201cpastor\u201d is Latin for \u201cshepherd.\u201d Pastors do not live off just from leading the congregations, but they have many sources of income. Some of the sources are the following:<\/p>\n

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Salary and benefits from the church they belong to<\/li>\n
Holding speeches at conferences and religious events<\/a><\/li>\n
Selling books<\/li>\n
Officiating weddings and funerals<\/li>\n
Holding online webinars<\/li>\n
Participating in television programs<\/li>\n
They are selling online videos, DVDs, CDs, and other online broadcasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There are many colorful characters in the pastor world. Some of their speeches, sermons, and public appearances draw a big audience, and they have the power to attract the masses. Seeing them live is something many people want to do as they believe these pastors can help them in some way. Some are legit, some are not, but there is no denying that they are fascinating to listen to. Now let\u2019s look at the top three richest pastors<\/a> in the world.<\/p>\n
Wealthiest Pastors in The World <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Pat Robertson<\/em> is a pastor with an estimated net worth of about $105 million. A member of the Southern Baptist Church, Robertson also became a mogul in the media world and founded a couple of networks \u2013 the Christian Broadcasting Network and the International Family Entertainment Incorporated. On top of that, he is also a founder of the American Center for Law and Justice. In 2007, Robertson left his CEO position at the Christian Broadcasting Network, a pretty extensive network with a broadcast in 180 countries in the world and over 70 languages. Robertson also made his wealth through his books about religion and finance.<\/li>\n
David Oyedepo <\/em>has a net worth of $155 million. Known for his nickname \u201cPapa,\u201d Oyedepo is the so-called Living Faith Church Worldwide founder. This church has congregations in over 300 cities,so his income comes primarily from there. However, Oyedepo is also a book author, releasing several books on different topics so far. Oyedepo claims God has given him the mandate to liberate people from oppression and save them from the devil. A pretty bold claim, but he does have many people who believe in things he is saying.<\/li>\n
Kenneth Copeland <\/em>is the number one on this list of richest pastors in the world. His wealth is estimated at a whopping $310 million, which is impressive. Most of his income comes from holding televangelist events. He is the founder of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries, which employs over five hundred people. Copeland was also a member of former US President Donald Trump\u2019s committee of evangelical advisors. Copeland has released several books on various religious topics, as well as motivational books. He is still regularly doing televangelist sessions all over America and other parts of the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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